Trade Secret Misappropriation Expert Witnesses

Los Angeles, California

Software Engineering, Intellectual Property - Computer Graphics, AI/ML, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Image Processing, System Architecture, Distributed Systems, Cryptography, Rasterization, Visualization, 3D Modeling, 3D Animation, Patent Infringement, Copyright, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Breach-of-Contract

Dr. Iman Sadeghi is an award-winning computer scientist and software engineer, holding both a master’s and a doctoral degree in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego. His illustrious career includes roles at tech giants such as Google, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Lucasfilm. These valuable experiences have enriched his expertise across various aspects of computer science and software engineering disciplines. Currently, Dr. Sadeghi serves as a Principal Software & Technology Consultant at Quandary Peak Research, where he provides critical analysis in legal contexts. He provides deposition/trial testimony, reports, and declarations in the fields of computer graphics, 3D rendering and animation, 3D geometry processing, software engineering, system architecture, algorithms, and data structures. Dr. Sadeghi also conducts thorough source code analysis for software litigation. His work primarily addresses issues related to patent infringement, trade secret mi...

Broomfield, Colorado

Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering - Source Code Analysis, Firmware, Forensic Engineering, Product Liability, Trade Secret Misappropriation, Wireless Communications, Internet of Things (IoT), Medical Devices, Electronics, Software Development, Signal Processing, ​​Root Cause Analysis, Digital Health Devices, Life Sciences Instrumentation

Eric C. Beppler, PE is a Colorado-based electrical and software engineer with extensive hands-on experience in embedded systems development and firmware programming. A licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Mr. Beppler has led multi-disciplinary engineering teams and co-founded a biomedical device R&D firm, spearheading the creation of wearable health devices and IoT sensor systems for continuous data monitoring. He has served as Director of Software & Electrical Engineering for a life-sciences instrumentation startup (acquired by a Fortune 500 company), where he architected complex electronic control systems and oversaw product compliance under FDA and IEEE/IEC standards. Mr. Beppler’s technical expertise spans circuit design, wireless communications (Bluetooth Low Energy, LTE-M), and software development, enabling him to analyze and troubleshoot devices ranging from consumer electronics to medical devices. He is the co-inventor of a patented continuous methane monitoring devi...

Indianapolis, Indiana

Construction, Civil Engineering - Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Cost Overruns, Schedule Delays, Construction Safety, Modular Construction, Factory Built Construction, Infrastructure Planning, Data Center Construction, project risk management, Disaster Recovery, Disaster Mitigation, Trade Secret Misappropriation

As Principal Consultant, Hastak Consulting Services (HCS), Prof. Hastak has provided consulting and expert witness services on 42 cases including expert review, reports, depositions (11), and trial/evidence deposition (4). Also, he is a registered Domestic Relations Mediator in Indiana. Prof. Hastak is the immediate past President of the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB). He is the Reilly Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. Prof. Hastak is an elected member of the National Academy of Construction (NAC). He has served as the Associate Dean of Engineering and Dernlan Family Head of Construction Engineering and Management. He was an Honorary Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tsinghua University in China. He has assisted the construction industry for the past 38 years through consulting, research, teaching, and service to the community. Prof. Hastak is a globally recognized expert...